HKPC Kicks Off “2025 Summer InnoTalent Programme” Gathering Global Talents and Nurturing Future Innovation Leaders

(Hong Kong, 24 July 2025) The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has been dedicated to nurturing local innovation and technology (I&T) talent, while also attracting overseas elites to strengthen the talent pool, aligning with the HKSAR Government's vision of promoting Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talents. HKPC has received a total of 2,577 applications for the "2025 Summer InnoTalent Programme" (Internship Programme), marking the highest record to date. After several rounds of interviews and selections, 42 outstanding InnoTalents have been selected for the nine-week Internship Programme, resulting in an acceptance rate of only 1.6%, highlighting the programme’s intense competition.

Key Highlights:

• Among the admitted students, more than half are from world-renowned institutions, including Stanford University, Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, Peking University, Tsinghua University, the University of Hong Kong, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
• The 42 InnoTalents are now undertaking full-time placements across HKPC's divisions, covering in cutting-edge fields such as new industrialisation, artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart city, gaining valuable industry experience firsthand.
• Over the past five years, the Internship Programme has been continuously optimised to provide students with immersive experience in Hong Kong's I&T atmosphere. They can also visit companies in the Greater Bay Area and receive guidance from expert mentors to complete innovative projects. These enhancements are a key factor in attracting top international talent to the Internship Programme.
• HKPC aims to attract young talent from around the world to Hong Kong for work experiences through its Internship Programme, which is held twice a year in the summer and winter.
• After the Internship programme concludes, outstanding performers may receive return offers to join the HKPC’s professional team, embarking on a promising new chapter in their I&T careers.
   

The InnoTalents have actively participated in a series of diverse and exciting activities arranged by HKPC, including city hunt and STEM Racing experiences. Meanwhile, HKPC has arranged a series of sharing sessions and FutureSkills training workshops, allowing the InnoTalents to engage closely with senior management and industry experts and visits some smart manufacturing projects in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area, to gain in-depth understanding of how technological innovation drive industrial transformation. Among the activities, Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC, and Mr Brian WONG, Chief People and Culture Officer of HKPC have shared insights on career planning, FutureSkills, and global innovation trends with InnoTalents. The Internship Programme will conclude in a graduation ceremony in August, where InnoTalents will showcase their "Dare to Try" group projects, transforming nine-weeks of learning and insights into innovative, actionable technology projects.

Notably, this year, four graduates from last year's Internship Programme received return offers and rejoined to HKPC family in July, underscoring the pathway from internship to full-time employment.

• "The InnoTalent Programme wasn’t just a summer experience—it was a launchpad. I received a return offer before graduation, and now I’m contributing to meaningful projects that shape Hong Kong’s innovation landscape. HKPC values young talent and gives us the space to thrive." – Annie, graduate of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology who is currently working in Green Living and Innovation Division
• "My journey from intern to full-time staff at HKPC was seamless and empowering. The InnoTalent Programme gave me hands-on experience with real projects, mentorship from industry leaders, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies like New Productive Forces. I felt trusted and supported from day one—and that’s why I chose to begin my career here." - Anthony, graduate of University of Toronto
   

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HKPC's “2025 Summer InnoTalent Programme” is now underway, with 42 top InnoTalents currently interning full-time across HKPC’s divisions, covering in cutting-edge fields such as new industrialisation, artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart cities, gaining valuable industry experience firsthand.

Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC and Mr Brian WONG, Chief People and Culture Officer of HKPC, engaged in an open discussion with the interns about career planning, FutureSkills, and global I&T trends.

In the past month, InnoTalents have participated in a series of enriching and interesting activities, including the STEM Racing experience programme, to gain in-depth understanding of how technological innovation drive industrial transformation.

InnoTalents visited the Advanced Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing Centre (left) and the Life & Health Tech Hall (right) within the HKPC building.